csoportközi

Csoportközi is a Hungarian adjective meaning “between groups” or “intergroup.” It describes relations, processes, or phenomena that occur across the boundaries of different groups, such as ethnic, religious, social, or organizational groups. The term is used to distinguish intergroup from intragroup (csoporton belüli) phenomena.

In the social sciences, csoportközi concepts cover attitudes, interactions, and outcomes that arise between different groups. Common topics include intergroup relations, intergroup contact, prejudice, stereotypes, discrimination, and intergroup conflict. Researchers study how groups perceive one another, how intergroup attitudes are formed, and which conditions promote positive intergroup outcomes such as cooperation and reduced bias.

Applications of the concept span multiple disciplines, including sociology, psychology, political science, and organizational studies. The study of csoportközi dynamics addresses how competition for resources or status can lead to conflict, as well as how collaborative tasks and shared goals can foster better cross-group relations. The field often draws on theories such as social identity theory and the intergroup contact hypothesis to explain and predict intergroup behavior and to design interventions aimed at improving intergroup harmony.

Examples of common phrases include csoportközi kapcsolatok (intergroup relations), csoportközi konfliktus (intergroup conflict), and csoportközi kontaktus (intergroup contact). The concept serves as a broad umbrella for examining how different social groups interact, influence each other, and navigate coexistence within societies or organizations.